Massage Benefits + Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap

If not, here it is. You’ll want to check it out. YUMMY food pics and a book review to boot!

Saturday was pretty darn good too.

After sleeping in a bit, I hit the gym for 3.33 miles of HIIT running on the treadmill, and some weights action (full body). It was okay. The gym was crowded so that was kind of annoying.

But then again, my fault for going after 9 a.m. (it’s SO quiet at like 6 a.m. on a Saturday).

After showering, I ate this:

Mmmm. So good. And still going strong. By the way, the cream cheese must be just right-not too thick, not too thin.

The other day my husband spread my bagel for me (I was running late. Surprise, surprise), and although it was super kind of him, he totally spread the cream cheese wayyyyy too thin. So naturally I had to add extra.

Sounds like you had the perfect weekend! Ahh nothing beats a fantastic massage… That might just have to go on my Christmas list this year. And I totally agree with you about the cream cheese – not too thick, not too thin, just right!

Looks like such a great weekend! Okay, well now I have to go get a massage and get in those benefits;) I looove massages. Not during, since they hurt but after they feel amazing! It’s weird because I get a “drunk” feeling after them, so I can never drive after. Maybe I’m just odd.

As much as I love a great massage, I’d rather have that bagel right about now lol.

But seriously, one of the greatest benefits of massage, as awesome as they feel physically, is the mental relaxation that occurs. It’s almost impossible to have anxiety or worry while you’re on the table. Everyone needs a little “me” time and it’s a fantastic way to treat yourself.

I’m glad you had such a great weekend!!! I’ve had 3 massages before, 2 of them due to gift cards! My last one was 2 days after the marathon, but honestly the next morning I woke up and felt like I needed another! haha. Glad you had such a great weekend!

I’m a huge advocate of massage. I used to think it was totally a luxury-only type thing, but the truth is that it’s quite healing. To make it more affordable, I look for groupons, ask my hubby, and use a foam roller (for some self-massage).

I missed your date night post so I’ll have to read it after this. I was at Lake Conroe for the Oilman 70.3 all weekend, raced yesterday, and am in desperate need of another massage!!! OMG I am sore like a mother. I want to cut off my right leg, but guess I’d need it eventually, haha. I had no idea how much harder it was than I even imagined… very humbling. Now I understand your race recap SOOOO much more. I cried, a few times. Yep. Worst run of my life ever! But hey, we finished. Thank the Lord.
yes, so back to massages… LOVE them! I had one yesterday and will having another tomorrow, and possible one more on Saturday because gosh darnit, I deserve it! lol
Happy Monday girlie, glad your weekend was so super awesome! xoxo

Thank you girlie! I feel elated and happy, but also crazy sore. I can barely walk and hobble when I do, and entire lower body feels assaulted, lol. But overall I’m delighted it’s done. Hooray, we did that! Wow. Later in the evening all I wanted was a really yummy.huge veggie omelette, followed by salty almond butter. I was craving salt, still am. Can’t wait for my mom to cook dinner tonight, I hope it’s a steak but I’ll take anything
Dunno if I’d do it again, but I’m sure glad I did. As soon as my shin and leg gets better I’ll be hitting the weights, yay! How long did you rest before you were able to workout? I should just re read your post, lol

I’d love a massage, but am pretty spoilt with the massages from the boy for now- he is pretty good I can’t afford massages weekly either but my dad and stepmum do- so jelly. I do have a foam roller so that’s better than nothing right? Plus for $35 dollars I’ve used it plenty The budget option

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